Appointment of Colchester City’s First Organ Scholar
A new chapter in Colchester’s rich musical heritage has begun with the appointment of Finlay Craig as the city’s first ever Organ Scholar. A year-long scholarship has been established to support the next generation of organists, offering outstanding young musicians the rare opportunity to study and perform on the internationally significant Moot Hall Organ, housed […]
A Living Tradition
In the heart of Colchester Town Hall stands an instrument that is far more than wood, metal, and wind. The organ in the Moot Hall is a living voice of the city. At over 120 years old, it is a cultural landmark that continues to evolve while honouring the generations who built, played, and cared […]
Heritage Open Day – 19th September
Meet and Play the Moot Hall Organ At the Civic Cathedral of Colchester Heritage Open Day – 19 September | 12noon – 3pm Step inside the heart of Colchester Town Hall and discover one of the city’s most powerful and historic voices. The magnificent Moot Hall organ – over a century old and still thrilling […]
ORGAN MASTERCLASS 2026 – Learn, Observe, and be Inspired
The Moot Hall Organ continues to grow as a place not only for performance, but for learning, exploration, and community. Alongside our recital programme, we are delighted to offer a series of specialist organ masterclasses across the year, led by outstanding professional organists, each bringing their own expertise and perspective to the historic Moot Hall […]
SEPTEMBER – Richard Brasier – London
Lunchtime Recital📅 Tuesday 15 September, 1 pm📍 Moot Hall Richard Brasier is an internationally acclaimed organist and educator, celebrated for his performances, scholarship, and teaching. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz, Köln, he has performed across the UK, Europe, and Asia, including surveys of the complete […]
OCTOBER – Francesca Massey – Concert Organist
Lunchtime Recital📅 Tuesday 13 October, 1 pm📍 Moot Hall Francesca Massey is a distinguished organist, choral conductor, and teacher with over 15 years’ experience as a cathedral musician. Educated at Cambridge University and the Royal Northern College of Music, she held organ scholarships at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and Manchester […]
NOVEMBER – Iain Farrington – Concert Organist
Lunchtime Recital📅 Tuesday 10 November, 1 pm📍 Moot Hall Iain Farrington has a busy and diverse career as a pianist, organist, composer, and arranger, celebrated for his inventive choral, orchestral, and chamber works. He has composed and arranged for prestigious ensembles and venues, including the BBC Singers, Orchestre National de France, Academy of St Martin […]
DECEMBER 2026 – Christmas with the Norwich Cathedral Choristers
Lunchtime Recital📅 Tuesday 8 December 2026, 1 pm📍 Moot Hall The Choristers of Norwich Cathedral are at the heart of one of England’s most vibrant cathedral music programmes. Trained under the guidance of Master of Music Ashley Grote, they perform throughout the year at Cathedral services, concerts and special events with energy, precision and musicality. […]